At that point, it will be deemed the tallest building in the U.S., the tallest in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest in the world. By comparison, the Empire State Building is 1,454 feet from the ground to the top of its antenna. Sans the antenna, Empire State is 1,250 feet—the figure that fostered Monday's kudos.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed the site's symbolism of rebirth: "The new World Trade Center is more than just a skyscraper: It is a symbol of the enduring spirit of the city and state of New York, representing our commitment to rebuilding stronger than before." *
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